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Updated January 10, 2024·
If budget is a significant factor, Turtle Beach Recon 70 might be a cost-effective choice; however, if you're looking for noise cancellation and wireless functionality, the Soundcore Life Q30 has these features which the Recon 70 lacks. The Q30 also offers app support with sound customization, which is absent in the Recon 70. On the other hand, the Recon 70 is wired, which means you won't have to worry about battery life, and it's often chosen for gaming due to its low latency. Soundcore Life Q30, while versatile for music and noise-sensitive environments, may not be ideal for gaming scenarios where latency can be an issue. Consider your primary use case – if it's gaming or cost sensitivity, Turtle Beach may suit you; for wireless convenience, noise cancellation, and music listening, the Q30 could be preferable. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Soundcore Life Q30
- Very good for air travel
Advantages of the Turtle Beach Recon 70
- Best in class for phone calls
- Very good for gaming
- Good for TV and video
- Good for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Gaming
5.3
8.4
The Turtle Beach Recon 70 is very good for gaming, while the Soundcore Life Q30 is poor.
Phone Calls
5.1
9.6
The Turtle Beach Recon 70 is best in class for phone calls, while the Soundcore Life Q30 is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
4.8
7.6
The Turtle Beach Recon 70 is good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Soundcore Life Q30 is poor.
TV and Video
5.4
7.5
The Turtle Beach Recon 70 is good for TV and video, while the Soundcore Life Q30 is poor.
Noise Reduction
8.7
5.6
The Soundcore Life Q30 is very good for noise reduction, while the Turtle Beach Recon 70 is poor.
Battery
44.0 Hours
N/A
The Soundcore Life Q30 has 44 hours of battery life. The Turtle Beach Recon 70 does not have a battery.
Cost
$80
$40
$0
$20
$40
$60
$80
$100
The Soundcore Life Q30 has a price of $80 and the Turtle Beach Recon 70 costs $40.
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Key similarities
Music
7.1
7.1
The Soundcore Life Q30 and Turtle Beach Recon 70 are both good for music.
Build Quality
8.0
8.5
The Turtle Beach Recon 70 and Soundcore Life Q30 both have very good build quality.
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How the Soundcore Life Q30 and the Turtle Beach Recon 70 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Soundcore Life Q30 | Turtle Beach Recon 70 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$80 | $40 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Soundcore | Turtle Beach | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 1, 2020 | May 1, 2019 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired + Wireless | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7.2/10 | 7.1/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5.2/10 | 9.6/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.3/10 | 8.4/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5.4/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 5.3/10 | 4.3/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 44 Hours | N/A | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | N/A | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 1.7 Hours | N/A | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5 | N/A | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 8.8/10 | 5.7/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | N/A | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | N/A | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | Yes | N/A | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 8/10 | 10/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7.6/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 263 Grams | 309 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Boom | |
Waterproof Rating | |||
Waterproof Rating | 0 | 0 | |
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Soundcore Life Q30
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Peter Susic | December 2021
"Every once in a while, headphones with an excellent price/performance ratio arrive that truly deserves all attention. Anker Soundcore Life Q30 are one of those headphones. Of course, they aren’t perfect, but they do most things better than their competition. Or they give you the option to make them better."
Turtle Beach Recon 70
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Sound Guys
Sam Moore | September 2022
"There aren’t many considerations to make here. The Turtle Beach Recon 70 sounds decent, offers solid chat audio, feels good to wear over long periods, and it works everywhere. If you’re in the market for a simple plug-and-play option, you could do a whole lot worse (and spend a whole lot more money). Regardless, if getting something cheap that works well is the only thing you care about, this is a great option."
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About Soundcore
Soundcore is a sub-brand belonging to Anker Innovations. Starting in 2014, initially marketing wireless, Bluetooth, speakers, Anker now offers an array of, budget-friendly, wireless earbuds and headphones that directly compete, especially in the Active Noise Canceling field, with other brands several times as expensive.
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